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HSB's New Ways of Thinking

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92 episodes
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HSB's New Ways of Thinking covers timely topics impacting the U.S P&C insurance industry. Each episode will feature a special guest and will provide a unique perspective related to the specific topic.

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1/14/2022

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Episode thumbnail for Rethinking Non-CAT Water Part 3: Strengthening Agent & Customer Engagement

March 17, 2026

Rethinking Non-CAT Water Part 3: Strengthening Agent & Customer Engagement

<div>Jeff O'Shaughnessy speaks with Christina Villena and Tom Smart about how strong agent relationships shape sensor program success. They discuss early skepticism, growing support, and the challenges of DIY installs for policyholders—plus how outreach and clear communication help agents and insureds stay engaged. They also touch on how sensor data informs risk insights and where they hope these programs go next.</div>

Episode thumbnail for Rethinking Non-CAT Water Part 2: Where Sensor Technology Makes the Biggest Impact

March 17, 2026

Rethinking Non-CAT Water Part 2: Where Sensor Technology Makes the Biggest Impact

<div>Host Jeff O'Shaughnessy, Christina Villena (The Hanover), and Tom Smart (Philadelphia Insurance Companies) share real‑world examples of how water sensors have prevented losses across schools, cultural institutions, and other properties—especially when buildings are unoccupied. From detecting slow leaks over valuable art to preventing frozen pipe damage during holidays and alerting teams to mechanical room failures, they discuss where sensors have proven most effective and how saves are confirmed and quantified.</div>

Episode thumbnail for Rethinking Non-CAT Water Part 1: The Most Controllable Catastrophe

March 17, 2026

Rethinking Non-CAT Water Part 1: The Most Controllable Catastrophe

<div>Non‑CAT water losses rarely make headlines, but they affect homes, businesses, and carrier portfolios every day. Host Jeff O'Shaughnessy is joined by Christina Villena (The Hanover) and Tom Smart (Philadelphia Insurance Companies) to discuss how events like freezing temperatures, heavy rains, aging infrastructure, and geography all contribute to these widespread and costly losses—and how sensors, data, and early detection can help reduce exposure for various occupancies.</div>

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What is HSB's New Ways of Thinking?

HSB's New Ways of Thinking covers timely topics impacting the U.S P&C insurance industry. Each episode will feature a special guest and will provide a unique perspective related to the specific topic.

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This podcast updates weekly.

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